'05 Saab 9-3 trunk release quit

if the battery is completely dead... there is a way to open the trunk from the inside. it involves putting the rear seat down. in the middle under the back window theres an emergency rear seat release. lower the seat, and then pull emergency trunk release on the top of the trunk door. hope this helped.

I had the very same problem with my 2002 Saab 9-3 after I manually moved the trunk latch to the locked position "out of curiosity..." Then I noticed there is a handle you can pull to release latch opening it up! Very simple remedy... It is a glow in the dark green plastic handle hanging down when the trunk/hatch is open dead center, just in slightly behind latch... Gently pull handle until you hear and see the latch click into the open position...Let me know how You make out. BTW: Toyota Camry has the same set up,same color as well...lol Good Luck!

check your fuse panel to see if its a fuse problem.

1) The trunk opens with and electric solenoid in the trunk. It must receive power from fuse thru button or remote. I'm guessing you can open trunk with key? With help listen in trunk when release button pushed, you should hear some kind of "click". If not continue troubleshooting for power.
2) One of my cars (Jag) was doing same thing. Problem was dirty float in reservoir. I removed from car and cleaned thoroughly

Most likely it is the amplifier under the passenger seat.

hello, did you solve your problem? maybe its same problem as this?
http://www.fixya.com/cars/t2779855-saab_93_keys_not_working

If the fuse is okay, check to see that the latch is not bound in some way, and that it is properly lubricated. A dry latch sometimes will not release.

on the left side of the steering wheel. if you reach bellow in plain sight. there should be a few control switches. if i remember correctly there is there. there is one that says VTC. and to the left of the button. there is a switch. that is the trunk popper switch. slide the button down and it will open the trunk.

I have a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc convertible that had the same problem. The spring on the hinge assembly for the package shelf latch assembly was broken. The part itself is over $300. If you have someone remove the spring, your top will work again. You'll just have to put up with the top shelf hanging down in your trunk about 1 foot, but you can still manually move it to place things inside like your luggage or golf clubs.

The wires that go from the body to the trunk lid are broken, the wires are located inside the rubber boot that connects between trunk and the car. very common problem.